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1,500 Kilos Of Contaminated Paneer Seized At Dwarkesh Dairy Products In Ahmedabad
The FDCA's special squad from Gandhinagar acted on a confidential tip-off. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the adulteration and its potential health risks.
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"Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies Thrown In River": Jaya Bachchan Sparks Row
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday stoked controversy through her remarks that the Ganga water in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is allegedly highly contaminated as bodies of those killed in the recent stampede were dumped in the river.
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Contaminated Curd, Houseflies In Ghee And More Food Safety Violations Found At Dairy Unit In Telangana
The Telangana Food Safety Department found several violations, including unsanitary food processing, dead lizards, and rusted equipment. Read on to know more.
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UK Couple Died In Vietnam Villa After Drinking Contaminated Alcohol: Cops
A British woman and her South African finance who were found dead at a villa in Vietnam last month were killed after consuming a contaminated drink.
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Congress vs AAP vs BJP Over 'Yamuna Poisoning' Claim
The Congress on Tuesday waded into a spat between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party - that the latter, through its government in Haryana, had tried to put "poison" in the Yamuna and so contaminate the national capital's water supply.
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Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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Heavy Metals Found In Top-Selling Protein Powder Brands In USA - Report Reveals
One of the key takeaways was that organic products, on average, showed higher levels of contamination compared to non-organic products.
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1-Year-Old Girl In Gujarat Gets Diarrhoea After Eating Popular Snack Containing Dead Rat
In a shocking case, a one-year-old girl from Gujarat suffered from diarrhoea after consuming namkeen from a sealed packet of the well-known brand Gopal Namkeen.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Chinmayi Sripaada Slams X User Who Claimed Men Don't Find "Virgin Women" To Marry In India
"Bros think they have permanently contaminated a woman once they have sex with her," wrote Chinmayi Sripaada
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
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1,500 Kilos Of Contaminated Paneer Seized At Dwarkesh Dairy Products In Ahmedabad
The FDCA's special squad from Gandhinagar acted on a confidential tip-off. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the adulteration and its potential health risks.
-
"Kumbh Stampede Victims' Bodies Thrown In River": Jaya Bachchan Sparks Row
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Monday stoked controversy through her remarks that the Ganga water in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj is allegedly highly contaminated as bodies of those killed in the recent stampede were dumped in the river.
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Contaminated Curd, Houseflies In Ghee And More Food Safety Violations Found At Dairy Unit In Telangana
The Telangana Food Safety Department found several violations, including unsanitary food processing, dead lizards, and rusted equipment. Read on to know more.
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UK Couple Died In Vietnam Villa After Drinking Contaminated Alcohol: Cops
A British woman and her South African finance who were found dead at a villa in Vietnam last month were killed after consuming a contaminated drink.
-
Congress vs AAP vs BJP Over 'Yamuna Poisoning' Claim
The Congress on Tuesday waded into a spat between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party - that the latter, through its government in Haryana, had tried to put "poison" in the Yamuna and so contaminate the national capital's water supply.
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Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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Heavy Metals Found In Top-Selling Protein Powder Brands In USA - Report Reveals
One of the key takeaways was that organic products, on average, showed higher levels of contamination compared to non-organic products.
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1-Year-Old Girl In Gujarat Gets Diarrhoea After Eating Popular Snack Containing Dead Rat
In a shocking case, a one-year-old girl from Gujarat suffered from diarrhoea after consuming namkeen from a sealed packet of the well-known brand Gopal Namkeen.
-
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Chinmayi Sripaada Slams X User Who Claimed Men Don't Find "Virgin Women" To Marry In India
"Bros think they have permanently contaminated a woman once they have sex with her," wrote Chinmayi Sripaada
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Notre Dame Restoration Provides Insights for Scientists: Report
Five years after the Notre Dame fire, studies of salvaged materials reveal insights into medieval climate conditions, historic building techniques, and health risks. Scientists are using innovative methods to decode data from charred wood and stone to paint a clearer picture of France’s history.
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3 Die, 20 Ill In Chennai After Consuming Contaminated Drinking Water
At least three people have died, and 20 others fell ill in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after allegedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage, Tamil Nadu Health Minister M Subramaniyan said on Thursday.
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3 Die Near Chennai After Drinking Sewage-Laced Water, 23 In Hospital
Three people died, and 23 others fell ill, in Pallavaram near Chennai on Thursday after reportedly consuming drinking water contaminated with sewage.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
